Origin
Poarch, AL
Night in Poarch on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Poarch, AL to Flomaton, AL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Poarch, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Flomaton, AL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Poarch, AL to Flomaton, AL covers 24.4 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Nashville Avenue, AL 21, Poarch Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on East Nashville Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 24.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Nashville Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
303 ft
70 ft
Total Climb
64 ft
Total Descent
297 ft
Highest Point
303 ft
Elevation Range
233 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near AL 21.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Poarch, AL to Flomaton, AL is easy. At 46m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (AL 21): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (US 31 / East Nashville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles (US 29; AL 113 / Sidney E Manning Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
AL 21
Turn right onto AL 21
Navigation decision point
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 31 / East Nashville Avenue
Turn left onto US 31 / East Nashville Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
23.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
US 29; AL 113 / Sidney E Manning Boulevard
Turn right onto US 29; AL 113 / Sidney E Manning Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Nashville Avenue | 14.2 mi | 22m |
| AL 21 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Poarch Road | 3.8 mi | 14m |
| Sidney E Manning Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Houston Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Nashville Avenue
— 14.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poarch, AL and Flomaton, AL.
1
Start on Poarch Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Poarch Road
2
Continue on Poarch Road
3.5 mi
·
13 min
·
Poarch Road
3
Turn right onto AL 21
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
AL 21
4
Turn left onto US 31
14 mi
·
22 min
·
East Nashville Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 29; AL 113
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sidney E Manning Boulevard
6
Turn slight left onto Houston Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Houston Street
7
Arrive at destination
Houston Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.68 one way
$7.37 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.38 | $8.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Flomaton, AL
Night in Flomaton on Thursday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Poarch, AL to Flomaton, AL covers 24.4 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Nashville Avenue, AL 21, Poarch Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Poarch, AL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Poarch, AL to Flomaton, AL is easy. At 46m with 23% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (AL 21): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (US 31 / East Nashville Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 23.7 miles (US 29; AL 113 / Sidney E Manning Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Poarch, AL to Flomaton, AL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 70 ft to 303 ft elevation with about 64 ft of total climbing.
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